No more property tax

Saturday, November 30, 2013

For over 30 years, Pennsylvanians have been calling for real property tax reform. Skyrocketing property taxes have paralyzed our state. Our neighbors have been losing their homes. The elderly have to determine whether they pay their taxes or visit the doctor. Young families need to decide if they want to stay in Pennsylvania or leave.

It's time to fix the problem. Senate Bill 76 would do just that. Senate Bill 76 is a commonsense, comprehensive and bold plan to eliminate property taxes for local schools, saving homeowners thousands while holding our local school districts harmless. The Pennsylvania Senate is debating property tax reform over the next few weeks. Simultaneously, Real Reform 76 is advocating senators to pass Senate Bill 76. It is imperative that taxpayers across the state contact their respective senator.

It will take a true grassroots approach to ensure victory. However, it can be done. We simply need each of us to take action. The day Senate Bill 76 passes will be the day that Pennsylvania homeowners and taxpayers can celebrate this bipartisan victory.

Comments

The elderly have to determine whether they pay their taxes

Local | Dec 14, 2013

Citataion please.

Re: No more property tax

Nurse John | Dec 2, 2013

While the emphasis attributed to HB -SB 76 is the preservation of one's property ownership, the bill(s) go much further to save PA from total financial collapse. The IFO report states that property owners will spend a significant amount of the monies that they no longer have to pay for school tax. Since 80% of businesses in PA are "small" businesses, they will largely be the recipients of the monies spent by the property owners. A large portion of the spent monies will be spent on items and services that are newly taxed at 7% thereby adding to the current level of sales tax monies. Some of the small businesses will likely have to rehire workers who were previously laid off thereby reducing the unemployment rolls. Without the burden of supporting public education, businesses will view Pa as a more tax friendly State in which to settle which in turn, will open the job market adding more opportunity for employment. With more workers employed, the State will realize a greater tax base. The out migration of property owners and college graduates will brake to a crawl given the lesser chance of losing one's home or not being able to find employment upon graduation. Young families will be able to now afford home ownership given they will not be expected to pay double what the mortgage is. It is a win - win scenario for all including the State. Semper Fidelis, Nurse John